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Residents Learn About PFAS Chemicals Contaminating Their Water Supply

Parchment, Michigan – A woman speaks at a public meeting held to tell residents about PFAS, which has been found in high concentrations in the city's drinking water. Residents have been advised to stop drinking tap water. PFAS is a family of chemicals widely used in firefighting foam, waterproofing for clothing, and many other products. Exposure has been linked to a variety of serious diseases.

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Parchment, Michigan – A woman speaks at a public meeting held to tell residents about PFAS, which has been found in high concentrations in the city's drinking water. Residents have been advised to stop drinking tap water. PFAS is a family of chemicals widely used in firefighting foam, waterproofing for clothing, and many other products. Exposure has been linked to a variety of serious diseases.